Relationships Addiction is intermittent reinforcement.

Relationship Addiction, unlike alcoholism or alcohol addiction, operates more like food addiction. Just as over-eaters can’t quit eating food entirely, relations addicts can’t live and thrive in isolation, and not relate to others.

Just as any other addict, stay away from your type of stimulant, a person who triggers your addictive behavior. And this advice applies whether it is a person, alcohol, drugs, sex, food, gambling, or love.

Sometimes, a reprieve from the involvement shows how you can survive on your own.

A reprieve gives you time to clarify your feelings, recharge depleted energy, and overcome fear of abandonment from dysfunctional or unhealthy involvements.

You can leave the prince‘s kingdom. You can reclaim your personal power.